Good morning! It’s July 28 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Partly sunny in West Springfield

Today will be partly sunny. There is a 1% chance of rain. The high will be 83 with a low of 56. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (9/11). Mostly cloudy now, changing to intermittent clouds at 8 a.m.

Looking ahead: Very warm Friday


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What’s new around you

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Things to do in West Springfield

Live Lifestyle Medicine Free Food As Medicine Class Series
Live Lifestyle Medicine Free Food As Medicine Class Series

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At First Christian Church Springfield on July 28
Repeats 7 more times until September 15

Hall cleaning
Hall cleaning

At Emerald Square Dance Center on July 28
Repeats 4 more times until August 1


Community crime report

  • A weapon offense was reported near 230 4th St., Springfield at 1 p.m. on July 27.
     
  • Police are looking for someone after an incident that happened near 14th Street and Main Street in Springfield around 3 a.m. on July 27.
     
  • Police served a warrant near 355 S A St., Springfield at 9 p.m. on July 27.
     
  • Police served a warrant near 344 A St., Springfield at 9 a.m. on July 27.
     
  • Police found illegal items around 1 p.m. on July 27 near 2659 Olympic St., Springfield.
     

Roadwork is affecting traffic near you

  • Long-term projects: Construction is happening on 36th Street between Main Street and Commercial Avenue as part of the GO Bond Street Repair Project. Work started the week of April 27 and is expected to finish by September 30. Local residents can still get to their homes, but there will be temporary lane and driveway closures, no parking zones, and possible changes to travel routes. There may also be construction noise, dust, and heavy equipment. Residents will get advance notice before any closures.
  • Construction on Aspen Street between Centennial Boulevard and Tamarack Street will start the week of June 15 and is expected to mostly finish by September 4, with the whole project done by October 31. Local access to homes will be maintained, but there will be temporary lane and driveway closures, no parking zones, and possible changes to travel routes. Drivers may notice construction noise, dust, and heavy equipment. Advance notice will be given before any closures.